From Chores to "Cool!"

     While Pete started his work day, I prepared to get a few more chores done.

     For the next month Bailey has to wear a headgear that stops her from shaking the scabs off the sores on her ears. With ointment applied 3 times a day, it definitely needs to be washed. Once the laundry was started, I took advantage of the facilities to wash my hair. While the clothes dried, it was really amazing watching 4 tugs move a Naval vessel into the dry dock across the river. I returned in time to make lunch for us in between Pete’s conference calls. Then it was time to defrosted the refrigerator. 

         we have to drive to Delaware tomorrow, Pete tried to find a rental car.  After finding no cars available in the immediate area via web search, Pete finally called a local agency.  She explained that many people in the area lost their cars due to Matthew.  Apparently, the north winds pushed the water down the bay to Norfolk/ Portsmouth. It turns out that high tide and the storm surge converged and came in so quick, it caught everyone off guard. Orbits finally located an available care about 30 minutes away.  With his workday complete, Pete used Uber for transportation to pick up the car rental. There he was informed that the rental companies are bringing in car carriers with additional rental cars to try to meet the demands.

     He was able to make a quick detour to Harris Teeter for some last minute items.  Gerry sent us a link to a news article regarding the sever contamination of the Neuse River and its tributaries due to the flood waters from Matthew.  Apparently, this area has the largest concentration of pig farms and those farms have huge waste pits.  Most are flooded, some have been compromised.  Add to that, there are many chicken and turkey farms in the area.  Flooding killed millions of these animals. We will have to be concerned with any well-water supplied marina in the area.  We bought more bottled water for us and for Bailey. Just in case and will top off our tanks and be very judicious in it usage as we travel.

The Antares Rocket launched from Wallops Island

     After dinner, I caught up with Betty. She reminded us of the rocket launch planed for tonight. At 7:30, we joined others on the dock to watch for the launch from Wallops Island of the Antares Rocket.  Even with the lights of Norfolk, we were able to watch it rise and head south for about 10 minutes, until the third stage of the rocket flamed out. I’d love to know how any miles it traveled while it was still visible.  Top it off with the large, just past full, moon rising over the city. Talk about COOL!!!  

                                         ~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~   K & P